Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce

23/06/2021

SweCham Member Directory 2021 Digital Edition

Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce our first 100% digital edition of ‘Member Directory 2021’. With this shareable, downloadable, and clickable edition, you can get access to valuable business contacts and information anytime and anywhere!

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We are inviting you to increase your company's exposure, highlight your products and services with cost-effective marketing, and reach out to the Thai-Swedish business community in our ‘SweCham Member Directory 2021’.

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The digital version will be widely distributed via our social media platforms, SEO campaign, and direct email to Swedish expatriates, Swedish companies in Thailand, Thai and foreign chambers of commerce, organizations, and government departments in Thailand, as well as in Sweden.

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If you are interested and would like to learn more about the options, please contact us at [email protected]

22/06/2021

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The SweCham team would like to warmly welcome our new member, Chow Steel Industries Public Company.
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CHOW company launched Chow Energy PCL. (CEPL) to operate as a holding company with a policy of providing a low-risk renewable energy business and a significant growth potential of increasing awareness of renewable energy importance and maintaining the country's energy security.
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CEPL and its affiliates have been involved in the renewable energy sector, focusing on solar power plant development and servicing both domestically and internationally.
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The company’s business plan is to continue expanding its renewable energy industry by concentrating on probable overseas projects profitable for both the new and existing markets.
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Visit their website at:
http://www.chowenergy.co.th/en/index/

21/06/2021

Spotify Accelerates Podcast Discovery With Acquisition of Podz — Spotify

Spotify is boosting the discovery of podcasts with the acquisition of Podz.
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Spotify, the Swedish music streaming company, has acquired a startup called Podz as podcasts become increasingly popular.
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On 17 June 2021, Spotify announced the acquisition of Podz, a small and outstanding team of entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers, to improve the user experience and scale the world’s best (and most personalized) podcast discovery category.
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The capability of Podz technology combined with Spotify’s 2.6 million podcasts on the platform and current investments in podcast recommendation will take podcast discovery to the next level. They are making it more straightforward for listeners to find the material they want to hear and for creators to be discovered and build a fanbase.
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Podz creates high-quality clips by using cutting-edge machine learning technology, allowing users to preview key moments from podcast episodes and encouraging them to discover and listen to new podcasts.
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Read the full article:
https://newsroom.spotify.com/2021-06-17/spotify-accelerates-podcast-discovery-with-acquisition-of-podz/

At Spotify, we are investing to build and scale the world’s best (and most personalized) podcast discovery experience—and we’ve acquired Podz, a small, talented team of entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers, to help make that experience even better. Spotify has had machine learning experts f...

21/06/2021

Dine-in curbs lifted; pools, libraries open

The City Hall lifted restrictions on indoor dining, pools, and library venues.
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On 20 June, the city hall order signed by Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang announced that non-air-conditioned restaurants could once again operate at 100% capacity, while air-conditioned venues are allowed to set aside up to 50% of their space for dine-in customers.
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In addition to relaxing dining out restrictions, the order also allows other venues to reopen, including

✅Swimming pools
✅Water-sports facilities
✅Education centres
✅Scientific parks
✅Public and private libraries
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However, in Bangkok and other provinces sharing the dark red zone designation, where heavy infections are reported, entertainment venues will remain closed. At the same time, the department stores are allowed to operate until 9 pm.
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The prohibition on mass gatherings of more than 50 people and the requirement to wear face masks in public areas remain in effect.
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Read the full article:
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2135427/dine-in-curbs-lifted-pools-libraries-open

City Hall is lifting restrictions on dining at non-air-conditioned restaurants and increases the maximum seating limit at air conditioned venues from Monday.

21/06/2021

Volvo teams with SSAB for fossil-free automotive steel

Volvo Cars to test fossil-free steel from SSAB's HYBRIT venture.
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Volvo has teamed up with Swedish steelmaker SSAB to develop fossil-free, high-quality steel in the automobile sector. Volvo Cars are the first carmaker to participate in SSAB Scandinavian steel maker HYBRIT initiative.
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SSAB steel is made from hydrogen-reduced iron from the HYBRIT pilot plant in Luleå, Sweden. This steel will be used for testing purposes of Volvo cars and may be used in Volvo concept cars.
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As Samuelsson (chief executive, Volvo Cars) said, SSAB steel is a significant area for further progress in Volvo's quest to reduce its carbon footprint. SSAB also aims to reduce Sweden’s CO2 emissions by 10% through HYBRIT technology, and that the collaboration will help both corporations to strengthen their customer’s competitiveness.
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Read the full article:
https://www.steeltimesint.com/news/volvo-teams-with-ssab-for-fossil-free-automotive-steel

SSAB has announced that Volvo Cars have joined forces with the Swedish steelmaker to explore the development of fossil-free, high-quality steel for use in the automotive industry.

20/06/2021

Centara Grand at CentralWorld ready at your service!
'Enjoy an 'Exclusive In-Suite Bar' a Luxury Service'
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Is your favourite hangout for beverages in Bangkok still closed? We have the perfect solution!
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Guests booking a suite can now enjoy a range of luxurious drinks, the courtesy of their own private bartender, including mixologist-made potions and other premium beverages.
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This next-level experience also includes the option of having gourmet canapés, the perfect accompaniment as you sip away with your feet up, Netflix on or with your favourite tunes in the background.
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And if the canapés aren’t for you, you can always order food from one of our restaurants (including Uno Mas, Ventisi or Red Sky), the choice is all yours!
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The in-suite bar drink package is priced at THB 1,200++ per hour per person (including unlimited selected beverages) for a minimum of 2 hours.
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*With a minimum consumption of THB 7,888 you can enjoy a complimentary overnight stay in the same suite (terms and conditions apply).
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For more information, please contact Centara Grand at CentralWorld by e-mail [email protected] or call 02-100-1234 ext. 5988

For Bookings
Telephone: 02-100-6255
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: centaragrandatcentralworld
Instagram: centaragrand_centralworld

#CentaraGrandAtCentralWorld
#ExclusiveInSuiteBar
#SweCham
#ThaiSwedishChamberofCommerce #TSCC

Centara Grand at CentralWorld ready at your service!
'Enjoy an 'Exclusive In-Suite Bar' a Luxury Service'
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Is your favourite hangout for beverages in Bangkok still closed? We have the perfect solution!
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Guests booking a suite can now enjoy a range of luxurious drinks, the courtesy of their own private bartender, including mixologist-made potions and other premium beverages.
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This next-level experience also includes the option of having gourmet canapés, the perfect accompaniment as you sip away with your feet up, Netflix on or with your favourite tunes in the background.
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And if the canapés aren’t for you, you can always order food from one of our restaurants (including Uno Mas, Ventisi or Red Sky), the choice is all yours!
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The in-suite bar drink package is priced at THB 1,200++ per hour per person (including unlimited selected beverages) for a minimum of 2 hours.
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*With a minimum consumption of THB 7,888 you can enjoy a complimentary overnight stay in the same suite (terms and conditions apply).
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For more information, please contact Centara Grand at CentralWorld by e-mail [email protected] or call 02-100-1234 ext. 5988

For Bookings
Telephone: 02-100-6255
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: centaragrandatcentralworld
Instagram: centaragrand_centralworld

#CentaraGrandAtCentralWorld
#ExclusiveInSuiteBar
#SweCham
#ThaiSwedishChamberofCommerce #TSCC

19/06/2021

IKEA presents
☀️ MIDSUMMER MENU🇸🇪
Taste delicious summer Swedish foods at a special price at IKEA Restaurant.
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5 Special Midsummer dishes include Salmon fillet, Midsummer yogurt Ice cream, Midsummer yogurt smoothie, Open-faced marinated salmon sandwich, and Yogurt with lingonberry.
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There are more delicious dishes that you would like to taste at IKEA Restaurants. From the most famous original Swedish dishes and appetizers, big breakfast, Fika set, to the newly launched menu for 2021 summer only.
(🧇See more menus at IKEA Restaurant: https://www.ikea.com/th/en/stores/restaurant/)
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Due to Covid-19 situation in Thailand recently, IKEA not only open to dining in with measures and guidelines required by related authorities, but also launch an online delivery service in which you can order the food via IKEA’s official LINE account and food takeaways service.

(📲You can scan QR codes in the comment section to add the official LINE account of IKEA).
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Available to order until 30 June 2021.

HAPPY SWEDISH MIDSUMMER at IKEA!

#IKEA
#IKEARestaurant
#MidsummerMenu
#Celebration
#SweCham
#ThaiSwedishChamberofCommerce #TSCC

18/06/2021

World Competitiveness Rankings - IMD

Sweden ranks 2nd and Thailand is moving up on the IMD world competitiveness ranking 2021.
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The Institute for Management Development (IMD), a Switzerland academic institution, ranks 64 economies and assesses how effectively a nation supports its citizens' prosperity by using complex data and executive survey responses to evaluate economic well-being.
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On the one hand, IMD reported that Sweden has ranked 2nd place on the key factors that have resulted in the countries’ impressive performances of investments in innovation, digitalisation, welfare benefits, and social cohesion.
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On the other hand, Thailand has climbed one spot to 28th in 2021. Thailand’s growth could be linked to improvements in various sectors, including labour market indicators, increased labour force growth, and in-training opportunities for private-sector employees. Other positive signs are government finances which include the government deficit, business legislation, and scientific infrastructure.
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Read the full article:
https://www.imd.org/centers/world-competitiveness-center/rankings/world-competitiveness/

World Competitiveness Ranking 2021 - results live now

18/06/2021

Siam Piwat and its network partners jointly opened the first Drive-Thru Recycling Collection Center in Thailand.
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Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., Unilever Thailand Group, Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Tetra Pak Thailand, and partner networks are opening a 'Recycle Collection Center' or the point of receiving clean packaging materials that are not being used to develop into a value-added product.
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It is now open for customers and the general public to bring the cleaned garbage and sorted from home to be recycled as raw materials and bring it to the upcycling process at the drive-thru location. The garbage that is deposited must be cleaned and classified according to the type of raw materials. There are a total of 8 types including,
1) Paper
2) Glass
3) Steel, Aluminum
4) Hard plastic
5) Stretch plastic
6) Multi-layer plastic pouches/bags
7) PET clear plastic bottles
8) Milk, juice, or coconut milk carton packaging
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The Recycle Collection Center is located at 2 locations in Siam Paragon, namely at the bus stop, G floor, Northside, and exit 4, G floor (bank side) Bangkok.
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For more information, please visit:
https://www.tetrapak.com/en-th/about-tetra-pak/news-and-events/newsarchive/siam-piwat-unilever-kao-tetra-pak-and-partner-network-join-hands-in-opening-thailand-first-drive-thru-recycle

17/06/2021

Explore a new way to relax from stress! Join virtual health activities at the upcoming live-streamed 2 days customer experience program online to ‘Relax, Retreat, Restart’ provided by Jin Wellbeing County and Thonburi Healthcare Group on Friday and Saturday, 25-26 June 2021 at 07:00 to 18:00. This is free of charge!
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The activities in this program include exercise, nutrition advice, workshops to maintain good health and--the highlight that you should not miss--the doctor talk session about Covid-19 Vaccination for the elderly. See more programs in the pictures below!
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Interested in joining? Please reserve your spot here, before it closes on Thursday, 24 June 2021 at 16:00 : https://forms.gle/J8d6vQhimvEkLDAYA
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Hurry up!
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*Some activities in red boxes require equipment. If customers would like the equipment to be sent to their homes (free of charge), they have to pre-register. If not, they can just view the event anyway.
#JinWellbeingCounty
#ThonburiHealthcareGroup
#SweCham
#ThaiSwedishChamberofCommerce #TSCC
#RelaxRetreatRestart
#HealthCare

17/06/2021

Ericsson sees global 5G subscriptions at 580 million

According to Ericsson, global 5G subscriptions will reach 580 million this year.
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Sweden's Ericsson, a telecommunications company, said that the number of 5G subscribers is anticipated to increase from 220 million last year to 580 million by 2021 and more than 3.5 billion by 2026.
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Ericsson advanced 5G data rates offer a faster and broader spectrum. China has the highest proportion of the 5G users throughout last year and this year. North America has the second highest number of 5G users. As a result, the number of subscriptions has increased in line with the expectations.
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North America is estimated to have the highest share of 5G subscriptions of all regions by 2026, at 84 percent.
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Read the full article:
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0616/1228397-ericsson-on-5g-subscriptions/

Sweden's Ericsson said today that the number of 5G subscriptions were expected to rise to 580 million by the end of 2021 from 220 million last year, and to reach more than 3.5 billion by 2026.

16/06/2021

Bangkok Governor Police General Aswin Kwanmuang has announced to ease Covid-19 control restrictions in specific public spaces in Bangkok. At the same time, many venues will remain closed to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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On 14 June 2021, the relaxation announcement was made. The Bangkok authorities also announced preventative measures for the particular types of activities and venues in Bangkok to reopen and that each place has to implement the regulation strictly.
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Those who do not comply with the rule may be guilty of an offense under Section 52 of the Communicable Disease Act B.E. 2558 (2015) and Section 18 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations B.E. 2548 (2005) Or shall be liable to imprisonment fine up. It will be effective from 14 to 30 June 2021.
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Read the full article:
https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=11423...

Bangkok Governor Police General Aswin Kwanmuang has issued an announcement to allow certain types of activities and venues in Bangkok to reopen, while many venues will remain closed to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The announcement was made on 14 June 2021, following a meeting of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Communicable Disease Committee. It will be effective from 14 to 30 June 2021.

According to the announcement, the following types of activities and venues may reopen, but with strict preventive measures against the disease set by the Government:

(1) Food shops may serve food and beverages until 21.00 hr and may provide takeaway until 23.00 hr; consumption of liquor and alcoholic beverages in these venues is prohibited; the number of customers is also limited to just 25 percent seating capacity, with screening and physical distancing measures;

(2) Department stores, shopping centers, community malls, and similar places may stay open until 21.00 hr, with a limited number of visitors;

(3) Convenience stores, supermarkets, night markets, and walking streets may open as usual but no later than 23.00 hr; stores or venues that are regularly opened for 24-hour services may reopen at 04.00 hr;

(4) Sports venues or places for open-air exercise may open until 21.00 hr, and competitions may be organized without spectators;

(5) Museums and historical sites with strict social measures;

(6) Tattoo and nail salons;

(7) Beauty clinics;

(8 ) Health and wellness establishments (health spas and health massage); only foot massage is allowed;

(9) Public parks and botanical gardens, with no recreational activities, except for walking and running.

The following venues will remain closed:

(1) Buildings and premises of schools, tutorial schools, and all educational institutions;

(2) Entertainment venues, any establishments providing services similar to entertainment venues, amusement places, pubs, bars, and karaoke outlets;

(3) Massage parlors;

(4) Establishments for bath services and steaming and herbal room services;

(5) Cockfighting rings and cockfighting training rings;

(6) Bullrings, fish fighting rings, and other similar sport arenas;

(7)Theaters;

(8 ) Water parks and amusement parks;

(9) Playgrounds;

(10) Zoos;

(11) Skating or rollerblading rinks or other similar recreation;

(12) Snooker parlors and billiard parlors;

(13) Bowling alleys and game arcades;

(14) Gaming and Internet shops;

(15) Public swimming pools;

(16) Fitness centers;

(17) Exhibition halls, trade exhibition centers, and convention centers;

(18) Learning centers, science centers for education, science parks, science and cultural centers, and galleries;

(19) Public libraries;

(20) Daycare centers (except those in hospitals);

(21) Elderly care centers (except admission for overnight stay);

(22) Boxing stadiums and boxing schools;

(23) Martial arts schools (gyms);

(24) Ballroom dance halls or academies;

(25) Horse racing tracks;

(26) Amulet trading markets and centers;

(27) Weight-control services, cosmetic clinics, and aesthetic clinics;

(28 ) Health and wellness establishments (massage shops for beauty treatment);

(29) All types of race tracks;

(30) Public event grounds;

(31) Meeting and event venues;

(32) Beauty salons; hair cutting and hair dressing are allowed, but customers at hair salons and barber shops must wait outside;

(33) Indoor sports arenas and ponds for water sports or water activities.

Meetings, seminars, parties, camping, film shooting, television programs, religious activities, and gatherings with not more than 20 participants are allowed. If the number of participants is expected to exceed 20 but not be more than 1,000, the organizers must seek permission by submitting a working plan and disease control measures to the district office responsible for the area before the activities are organized.

In cases in which the number of participants will exceed 1,000, the organizers must seek permission by submitting a working plan and disease control measures to the BMA Health Department, except for the activities that are carried out by government agencies or are conducted in the venues designated as quarantine facilities.

Any persons who violate or fail to comply with this announcement may be guilty of an offence under Section 52 of the Communicable Disease Act B.E. 2558 (2015) and shall be liable to imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 100,000 baht, or both. Moreover, they may be guilty of an offence under Section 18 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations B.E. 2548 (2005) and shall be liable to imprisonment for up to two years or a fine of up to 40,000 baht, or both.

https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=11423&filename=index